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- the present invention relates generally to medical methods and apparatus. More particularly, the present invention relates to methods and devices for restricting spinal flexion in patients having back pain or other spinal conditions.
- discogenic pain also known as internal disc disruption.
- Patients suffering from discogenic pain tend to be young, otherwise healthy individuals who present with pain localized to the back.
- Discogenic pain usually occurs at the discs located at the L4-L5 or L5-S1 junctions of the spine ( FIG. 1 ). Pain tends to be exacerbated when patients put their lumbar spines into flexion (i.e. by sitting or bending forward) and relieved when they put their lumbar spines into extension (i.e. arching backwards).
- Discogenic pain can be quite disabling, and for some patients, can dramatically affect their ability to work and otherwise enjoy their lives.
- flexion instability This pain experienced by patients with discogenic low back pain can be thought of as flexion instability, and is related to flexion instability that is manifested in other conditions.
- the most prevalent of these is spondylolisthesis, a spinal condition in which abnormal segmental translation is exacerbated by segmental flexion.
- the device described here should as such also be useful for these other spinal disorders associated with segmental flexion, for which the prevention or control of spinal segmental flexion is desired.
- an implant 10 as described in the '017 publication typically comprises an upper strap component 12 and a lower strap component 14 joined by a pair of compliance members 16 .
- the upper strap 12 is shown disposed over the top of the spinous process SP4 of L4 while the lower strap 14 is shown extending over the bottom of the spinous process SP5 of L5.
- the compliance member 16 will typically include an internal element, such as a spring or rubber block, which is attached to the straps 12 and 14 in such a way that the straps may be “elastically” or “compliantly” pulled apart as the spinous processes SP4 and SP5 move apart during flexion.
- the implant provides an elastic tension on the spinal processes which provides a force that resists flexion without substantially limiting extension of the segment. The force increases as the processes move further apart.
- the straps themselves will be essentially non-compliant so that the degree of elasticity or compliance may be controlled and provided solely by the compliance members 16 .
- FIG. 2 is intended to treat only a single spinal segment between a pair of adjacent vertebral bodies. In some patients, it would be desirable to treat two or more successive spinal segments.
- U.S. 2005/0216017A1 has been described above.
- Other patents and published applications of interest include: U.S. Pat. Nos. 4,966,600; 5,011,494; 5,092,866; 5,116,340; 5,282,863; 5,395,374; 5,415,658; 5,415,661; 5,449,361; 5,456,722; 5,462,542; 5,496,318; 5,540,698; 5,609,634; 5,645,599; 5,725,582; 5,902,305; Re.
- the present invention provides spinal implants, implant systems, and methods for constraining spinous processes to elastically limit flexion of two or more adjacent spinal segments.
- spinal segment is synonymous with the phrase “functional spinal unit (FSU)” and intended to mean the smallest physiological motion unit of the spine that exhibits biomechanical characteristics similar to those of the entire spine.
- FSU functional spinal unit
- a spinal segment or FSU consists of two adjacent vertebrae, the intervertebral disc and all adjoining ligaments between them and excludes other connecting tissues such as muscles. The three joint complex that results is sometimes referred to as the “articular triad.”
- Another term for the FSU is spinal motion segment. These definitions are taken from White A A, Panjabi M M.
- the methods comprise placing a tether structure over the spinous processes of at least three adjacent vertebral bodies, or over the spinous processes of two adjacent vertebral bodies and a sacrum, wherein the structure elastically couples the at least two non-adjacent spinous processes or one spinous process and a non-adjacent sacrum.
- the spinous processes and optionally a sacrum can be interconnected and elastically coupled in a variety of ways.
- the tether structure elastically couples an upper spinous process to a lower spinous process, or to the sacrum, with at least one intermediate spinous process being free from coupling.
- the tether structure elastically couples an upper spinous process and a lower spinous process or sacrum, as well as the at least one intermediate spinous process.
- the spinous processes and optionally the sacrum may be elastically coupled by a single contiguous tether structure, or in other embodiments may be elastically connected by two or more contiguous tether structures. In the case of two or more contiguous tether structures, the tether structures may further be interconnected, coupled, or linked in order to provide desired elastic restraint characteristics.
- the spinous processes being connected will typically be in the lumbar region, most typically being at the lower levels of the lumbar, and even more particularly being at L3, L4, L5 and the sacrum.
- the spinous processes, and optionally the sacrum are elastically coupled to inhibit flexion with the spaces between the adjacent vertebral bodies being free from structure which would substantially limit or inhibit extension of the spinal segments being treated.
- a first portion and a second portion of the tether structure may extend between the upper spinous process and the lower spinous process or the sacrum.
- the first and second portions of the tether structure may be disposed symmetrically on opposite sides of the spinous processes and they also may be parallel to one another.
- a first portion and a second portion of the tether structure may extend between the non-adjacent spinous processes or between the one non-adjacent spinous process and the sacrum.
- the first and second portions of the tether structure may be disposed symmetrically on opposite sides of the spinous processes and they also may be parallel to one another.
- the implant will include at least two compliance members positioned as part of the tether structure such that they will lie symmetrically on opposite sides of the spinous processes when implanted.
- the contiguous tether structures will include at least four such compliance members.
- the compliance members will typically be coupled to non-compliant and/or cable components of the tether structure so that it is the compliance members which provide most or all of the compliance or elasticity in the implants. Exemplary compliance structures are illustrated in copending U.S. Patent Publication No. 2005/02161017 A1 (now U.S. Pat. No. 7,458,981).
- systems comprising a spinal implant as generally described above further include at least one additional contiguous tether structure.
- the additional tether structure will usually be adapted to circumscribe two adjacent or non-adjacent spinous processes or a sacrum.
- the additional contiguous tether structures may be continuous so that they can be looped over the spinous processes, or in other instances may be discontinuous and have two ends adapted for anchoring directly in the bone.
- the additional contiguous tether structure may be interconnected with the primary tether structure but will frequently be formed separately.
- the method also comprises placing a second tether structure over a superior spinous process and an inferior spinous process or a sacrum of a second spinal segment.
- the second tether structure elastically couples the superior spinous process and the inferior spinous process or the sacrum of the second spinal segment so as to limit flexion therebetween without substantially limiting extension thereof.
- a first portion of the second tether structure extends between the superior spinous process and the inferior spinous process or the sacrum of the second spinal segment, and a second portion of the second tether structure extends between the superior spinous process and the inferior spinous process or the sacrum of the second spinal segment.
- the first and the second portions are disposed symmetrically on opposite sides of the spinous processes, and they are substantially parallel to one another.
- the first spinal segment is adjacent and superior to the second spinal segment, and one of the first or second tether structures is positioned anteriorly relative to the other tether structure.
- the tether structure may be disposed around a first surface of the a spinous process and a second tether structure may be positioned around a second surface of the spinous process, opposite the first surface.
- the two tethers may be positioned on the spinous process such that one tether is anteriorly disposed on the spinous process relative to the other tether structure.
- the tether structure may have a first compliance member with a first elasticity and a second compliance member with a second elasticity different than the first elasticity.
- the tether structure may also comprise a first pair of compliance members and a second pair of compliance members. Each of the first pair may have a first elasticity and each of the second pair may have a second elasticity. The first elasticity may be the same or different than the second elasticity. The first pair of compliance members may be superior to the second pair of compliance members.
- the tether structure inhibits or limits flexion of a spinal segment without substantially limiting extension therebetween.
- the tether structure may have an elastic stiffness in compression below 3 N/mm and in other embodiments the elastic stiffness in compression may be below 0.5 N/mm.
- FIG. 2 illustrates a spinal implant of the type described in U.S. 2005/0216017A1.
- FIG. 3 illustrates a contiguous tether structure constructed in accordance with the principles of the present invention and adapted for placement over three adjacent spinous processes.
- FIG. 4 illustrates a contiguous tether structure similar to that shown in FIG. 3 which further includes four symmetrically placed compliance structures.
- FIG. 5 illustrates a contiguous tether structure constructed in accordance with the principles of the present invention which is adapted for placement over three adjacent spinous processes and which further includes an intermediate loop segment for engaging the intermediate spinous process.
- FIG. 6 illustrates a contiguous tether structure similar to that shown in FIG. 5 , where the intermediate loop structure is adjustably attached to the main tether structure.
- FIG. 7 illustrates a contiguous tether structure constructed in accordance with the principles of the present invention and adapted for placement over four adjacent spinous processes including two intermediate loop structures and six symmetrically placed compliance members.
- FIG. 8 illustrates yet another contiguous tether structure constructed in accordance with the principles of the present invention comprising two loop segments joined together by connectors adjacent an intermediate spinous process.
- FIG. 8A illustrates another embodiment of a tether structure constructed in accordance with the principles of the present invention comprising two loop segments.
- FIG. 9 illustrates a contiguous tether structure constructed in accordance with the principles of the present invention and having a discontinuous structure with two ends adapted for anchoring in the sacrum.
- FIG. 10 illustrates a system constructed in accordance with the principles of the present invention and including two contiguous tether structures which may be used simultaneously.
- FIG. 11 illustrates a sagittal view of tethers applied to adjacent spinous processes.
- the present invention provides methods, devices, and systems for constraining the flexion of two or more adjacent spinal segments by elastically restraining two or more spinous processes or at least one spinous process and an anchor region on a sacrum.
- Such restraint is achieved using a tether structure which spans at least three spinous processes or a pair of spinous processes and the sacrum (more specifically, the spinous processes on L4 and L5 as well as an anchor region on the sacrum).
- the tethers used will typically be in the form of a contiguous tether structure.
- the tether may comprise one or more elongate component(s), such as strap(s), cable(s), ribbon(s), or the like, which may be constructed or modified to provide for a desired elastic coupling of one or more spinous processes and optionally an anchor location on the sacrum.
- the “contiguous” tether structures may comprise a plurality of components, such as the straps, bands, cables, or the like, as mentioned above, together with compliance structures which provide for-the desired elastic coupling.
- the straps, etc. will typically be non-compliant, effecting little or no elongation in response to tension, while the compliance members will provide the desired level of elastically coupling. Combinations of compliant elongate components and separate compliance members will also be possible.
- the contiguous tether structures may be continuous or discontinuous.
- the “continuous” contiguous tether structures will typically be formed into a loop so that the loop may be placed over a pair of spinous processes, typically non-adjacent spinous processes separated by at least one intermediate spinous process.
- the “discontinuous” contiguous tether structures in contrast, will have at least two free ends adapted with anchor structures for anchoring to bone, typically to anchor regions on a sacrum.
- a first exemplary continuous tether structure 20 is shown circumscribing the spinous processes SP1-SP3 on the L1-L3 vertebral bodies.
- the tether structure 20 may be a simple band, strap, or cable which is formed into a continuous loop, where at least a portion of the structure provides a desired elasticity to inhibit flexion of the spinal segments between L1 and L2 and L2 and L3 in a controlled manner.
- Elasticity may be provided through use of an elastomeric material, inclusion of spring-like or elastic regions in an otherwise inelastic or non-compliant structure, or the like.
- a second exemplary continuous tether structure 24 is similar to tether 20 , except that it is provided with separate compliance structures 26 a - 26 d arranged symmetrically on opposite sides of the “ridge” of spinous processes.
- the tether structure 24 is shown placed on the spinous processes SP2-SP4 on vertebral bodies L2-L4, it will be appreciated that tether structures 20 and 24 could be placed on any three contiguous spinous processes, typically in the lumbar region.
- Various combinations of elasticities may be used amongst the four compliance members 26 a - 26 d . For example, all four compliance members may have the same elasticity. Alternatively, all four compliance members may have an elasticity different from one another.
- the two superior compliance members 26 a , 26 b may have a first elasticity and the two inferior compliance members 26 c , 26 d may have a second elasticity different than the first. This allows the resistance to flexion to be varied at different levels of the spinal segment. In still other embodiments, at one motion segment level, the elasticity of a left compliance member 26 a may be different than the right compliance member 26 b .
- any combination of elasticities may be employed in a tether structure having multiple compliance members. This applies to any of the embodiments disclosed herein having multiple compliance members.
- the continuous tether structures of the present invention may be formed in multiple interconnected loops, as shown, for example, in FIGS. 5-8 .
- the multiple loops will usually include an outer or peripheral loop which encircles or otherwise engages at least three or more adjacent spinous processes.
- One or more inner loops may also be provided to engage or encircle one, two, or possibly more of “intermediate” spinous processes within the group which is being restrained.
- a continuous tether structure 30 includes an outer loop 32 which encircles three adjacent spinous processes, shown as SP3-SP5 on vertebral bodies L3-L5.
- An inner loop 34 is provided which encircles only SP4 and SP5.
- the upper portions of the two loops 32 and 34 are both connected in compliance members 36 a and 36 b .
- the compliance members may be configured to apply a generally equal elastic tensioning to the upper loop portions as the spinal segments undergo flexion.
- the compliance members 36 a and 36 b could be configured to provide different elastic tensioning forces to the upper segments of loops 32 and 34 , respectively.
- Continuous tether structure 40 also comprises an outer loop 42 (shown to encircle SP3-SP5) and an inner loop 44 (shown to encircle SP4 and SP5 only), similar to the tether structure 30 of FIG. 5 .
- An upper loop portion 46 is shown attached to sliding attachment members 48 a and 48 b , which attachment members allow the upper loop structure 46 to be tightened or “cinched” over the top of SP4.
- the tether structure 40 is also shown with four symmetrically placed compliance members 50 a - 50 d , but it will be appreciated that the tether structure could include only two or even no compliance members, while retaining the adjustably placed upper loop structure 46 . As discussed above, any combination of elasticities may be used amongst the compliance members.
- FIG. 7 A more complex continuous tether structure 60 including one external loop and two internal loops is illustrated in FIG. 7 .
- the external loop is configured to circumscribe four adjacent spinous processes (SP2-SP4) while the first internal loop defined by loop segment 64 extends over SP3 and a second internal loop segment 66 extends over SP4.
- Six compliance members 68 a - 68 f are provided symmetrically on opposite sides of the spinous processes, and the ends of the first upper loop segment 64 are connected to compliance members 68 c and 68 d , respectively, while the ends of the second loop segment 66 are connected to compliance members 68 e and 68 f , respectively.
- the overall compliance and elastic force applied to the spinal segments will depend on the cumulative value of the elastic forces provided by all of the compliance members. Thus, elasticity may be varied amongst the compliance members, as previously discussed above.
- a multiple loop tether structure 70 having a more simple configuration is shown in FIG. 8 .
- An upper loop 72 is adapted to circumscribe a pair of adjacent spinous processes (shown as SP2 and SP3) while a lower loop is adapted to circumscribe an overlapping pair of spinous processes (shown as SP3 and SP4).
- the two loops are joined by connector components 76 a and 76 b which may be simple clips or crimps to hold the loops 64 and 66 together (in which case the loops would likely be elastic or partially elastic to allow for controlled flexion of the spinal segments) or could be compliance members which provide for controlled, elastic movement of the upper loop 72 relative to the lower loop 74 . In the latter case, the loops would likely be non-compliant.
- FIG. 8A illustrates another embodiment similar to that of FIG. 8 , except here the tether structure is coupled to two adjacent spinous processes at a first level of the spinal segment and another portion of the tether structure having compliance members is then coupled to a superior spinous process so that flexion is restricted in the suprajacent segment. This may be used, for example, when the spinal segment is fused.
- a first part of the tether structure consists of a tether 102 circumscribing two adjacent spinous processes SP3-SP4.
- the tether 102 is disposed around a superior surface of a superior spinous process SP3 and also around an inferior surface of an inferior spinous process SP4.
- the tether structure also has a second tether 104 disposed around a superior surface of a superior spinous process SP2 superior to the fused region.
- the ends of the second tether 104 are coupled with the first part of the tether structure 102 , or in alternative embodiments, the ends of the second tether 104 are continuous forming a closed loop and thus are disposed under the inferior surface of SP3.
- Compliance members 106 a , 106 b provide a force resistant to flexion of the L2-L3 motion segment supradjacent to the fused region F. This helps to more evenly distribute and possibly lessen loading applied to the fused region, to the level superior to the fused region, and to tethers 102 and 104 .
- the tether structure may also help to reduce excessive motion. Additional details on the use of a tether structure concomitantly with fusion are disclosed in U.S. Provisional Patent Application Nos. 61/158,892 (Attorney Docket No. 026398-001300US) and 61/158,886 (Attorney Docket No. 026398-001400US), both filed on Mar. 10, 2009, and both of which the entire contents are incorporated herein by reference.
- the contiguous tether structures of the present invention will not always have a continuous structure.
- the tether structures may also have a discontinuous geometry including at least two ends adapted to anchor to bone, typically to a surface of the sacrum which generally lacks structure for attaching the lower end of a loop.
- an exemplary discontinuous tether structure 80 comprises a U-shaped tether or band structure including compliance members 82 a and 82 b .
- a pair of anchor structures 84 a and 84 b are provided on two ends of the tether structure 80 and are adapted to be anchored into the face of the sacrum S, as illustrated.
- the tether structure 80 can provide for controlled elastic restraint of the spinal segments between SP4 and SP5 and between SP5 and the sacrum. Additional details on sacral attachment may be found in U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 61/149,224 (Attorney Docket No. 026398-001200US), filed Feb. 2, 2009, and U.S. patent application Ser. No. 11/827,980 (Attorney Docket No. 026398-000120US), filed Jul. 13, 2007. The entire contents of each of these applications is incorporated herein by reference.
- FIG. 10 illustrates a system including a tether structure 24 , generally as described with reference to FIG. 4 above, and a second tether structure 90 which is similar to tether structure 80 , except that it is adapted only to extend around a single spinous process (SP5) and to be anchored into the sacrum S. Attachment may be provided in a variety of ways as described in copending application Ser. No. 11/827,980 and 61/149,224, both previously incorporated herein by reference.
- the second tether structure may be attached using a dowel implanted in the sacrum, using alar screws, using superior articular facet screws, using toggle anchors (T-tags) placed in holes formed in a superior articular facet of S1, using hooks attached to the dorsal S1 foramen, or the like.
- the tether structure 24 and tether structure 90 could be deployed without any interconnection, as generally shown in FIG. 10 . Often, however, it might be desirable to interconnect the tether structures at their crossover points 92 a , 92 b , generally adjacent to the two sides of SP5.
- the attachment could be accomplished using a crimp structure (not shown) or by otherwise tying, welding, or fusing the tether structures together.
- FIG. 11 illustrates a sagittal view of a spinal segment and shows the positioning of tethers around the spinous processes.
- a first tether structure 120 having two compliance members 122 is disposed over a superior surface of a superior spinous process SSP and also is disposed under an inferior surface of an intermediate spinous process MSP.
- a second tether structure 124 having two compliance members 126 is disposed over a superior surface of the intermediate spinous process MSP and under an inferior surface of the inferior spinous process ISP.
- multiple tethers are coupled to a spinous process, such as in SP5 in FIG.
- the first tether may be coupled to the spinous process and it is often advanced in the anterior direction in order to allow room for the second tether which will be slightly posterior to the first tether.
- FIG. 11 shows the first tether structure 120 anterior to the second tether structure 124 on the intermediate spinous process MSP. While this embodiment shows a slight gap between the two tethers, the two tethers may also be pushed against one another so there is no gap, or in some embodiments the two tethers may slightly overlap one another.
- the tether structure limits flexion of a spinal segment. Additionally, because the tether structure is flexible and has a low elastic stiffness in compression, it does not substantially limit extension of the spinal segment. Any of the embodiments may utilize tether structures that have an elastic stiffness in compression below 3 Newtons per millimeter (N/mm). In some embodiments the elastic stiffness in compression may be below 0.5 N/mm.
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